Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight

With an estimated 2 million people tuning in to his syndicated television show each weekday, there's no doubting the clout Dr. Oz carries in the arena of public opinion. Add to that 3.78 million Twitter followers and more than 5.5 million Facebook page "likes," and the good doctor reaches a sizeable audience with his opinions on everything from beating bad breath to cutting cancer risk.

But when consumers were asked whom they most trust on controversial food issues, the ratings for Dr. Oz fell flat, according to the latest U.S. consumer trust research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI).

In the survey, "Cracking the Code on Food Issues: Insights from Moms, Millennials and Foodies," respondents were asked to rate their level of trust with a number of sources when it comes to the issue of genetically modified foods. University scientist was the top-trusted source, followed by a scientist who is a mom, and then a farmer.Dr. Oz came in second-to-last place on a list of 11 sources, edging out celebrity chefs....